EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 23 MIN
03: Renovating? Don’t Google Contractors Near Me. Do This Instead…
from Preparing for Your Home Remodel | Renovations, Home Improvement, Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, Welcoming Home · host Jen Orr | Interior Designer, Project Manager, Remodel Specialist
In today’s episode we are going to talk about how jumping into demolition before you’ve nailed down a design plan is the fastest way to guarantee stress, blown budgets, and contractor chaos. In this episode, I share why design must come before demo — and how to build a clear plan that keeps your remodel on track. You’ll learn the first three steps of smart planning: Function first — identify how your kitchen, bathroom, or home actually needs to work for you. Layout matters — decide what walls, plumbing, or appliances are moving before you start picking finishes. Selections made simple — organize the long list of materials, fixtures, and finishes so decisions don’t overwhelm you. Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole home remodel, this episode gives you practical tools to avoid decision fatigue, stay on budget, and set yourself up for a smooth, stress-free renovation. Get ready to take notes! Get in Touch: E-mail: [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studioredinteriordesign/ Next Steps: Get the Remodel Selections Checklist: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/list Already in the thick of a remodel and need help? Schedule a consult here: https://studioredinteriordesign.hbportal.co/public/68cb0de5121f28002bceb88e Happy Remodeling!
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In today’s episode we are going to talk about how jumping into demolition before you’ve nailed down a design plan is the fastest way to guarantee stress, blown budgets, and contractor chaos. In this episode, I share why design must come before demo — and how to build a clear plan that keeps your remodel on track. You’ll learn the first three steps of smart planning: Function first — identify how your kitchen, bathroom, or home actually needs to work for you. Layout matters — decide what walls, plumbing, or appliances are moving before you start picking finishes. Selections made simple — organize the long list of materials, fixtures, and finishes so decisions don’t overwhelm you. Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole home remodel, this episode gives you practical tools to avoid decision fatigue, stay on budget, and set yourself up for a smooth, stress-free renovation. Get ready to take notes! Get in Touch: E-mail: [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studioredinteriordesign/ Next Steps: Get the Remodel Selections Checklist: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/list Already in the thick of a remodel and need help? Schedule a consult here: https://studioredinteriordesign.hbportal.co/public/68cb0de5121f28002bceb88e Happy Remodeling!
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